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“Pradhan Helped BJP Win Odisha, Gyanesh Is Helping It Win India” | Aishe Ghosh | Teesta Setalvad
Aishe Ghosh speaks with Teesta Setalvad about student protests, political crackdowns and the fight for democracy in India.From the 2020 crackdown on student activists to today’s protests, they discuss...
News of anti-Christian violence precedes Modi in Vatican call
Will the October 30 meeting, in any way, mitigate the hate and violence that Indian Christians have been subject to, especially since 2014?
Why was Himanta Biswa Sarma let off with just a warning?
This wasn’t his first offense as a violator of the election code of conduct; he should have at least been barred from campaigning
Uttar Pradesh: State govt will withdraw 3 lakh Covid violation cases
UP had been in the limelight as one of the states worst hit by Covid-19 as its health system failed
Congress demands FIR against Assam CM for “corrupt practices”, demands EC bars him from campaigning
On Monday, the EC had served Himanta Biswa Sarma a showcause notice for allegedly violating provisions of the Election Model Code of Conduct by incentivising voting for BJP by promising grant of funds for development projects in poll-bound constituencies
J&K: Police book students who allegedly celebrated Pakistan cricket win under UAPA
In Rajasthan, a teacher identified as Nafeesa Attari, who reportedly expressed her “joy” over Pakistan's win has been expelled by Neerja Modi School
Kashmiri students allegedly attacked after Pak defeats India in cricket match
Reports of violence in hostels of Punjab's Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering and Technology, as well as Rayat Bahra University; trolls add fuel to fire
Did Himanta Biswa Sarma violate Model Code of Conduct?
By-elections due on Oct 30, Assam CM allegedly incentivises voting for BJP by promising grant of funds for development projects
Singhu: Another labourer attacked by Nihang
A driver, originally from Bihar, was allegedly beaten by a Nihang after he refused to give him a free chicken
Over 300 attacks on Christians reported this year, over 2000 women, Adivasis and Dalits injured
Recent fact-finding reports elucidate how the Christian community has been targeted with surveillance, vandalism, attacks, and social boycott across the country
Nature’s message to planners in Kerala and Uttarakhand
The flood fury in the two states showcases how decades of neglect have exacerbated the climate crisis
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